Windows 8.1 Pro x64 UEFI very slow boot and shutdown

Anonymous
2013-10-19T09:35:27+00:00

Ever since I upgraded to Windows 8.1 via the in-store update my PC takes a good 3-4 minutes to boot!!! I am on a GA-X79-UD3 + i7-3820 + Samsung SSD 840 for system drive. I have updated all my drivers to Windows 8.1 compatible ones and still. I have checked via Samsung Magician and the drive is using AHCI mode on (Intel PCH) Sata 3 6Gb/s.  I have tried restoring my UEFI to default settings and enabling Fast Boot but still?? On Windows 8 it would boot in 5 seconds....

EDIT: Have tried Safe Boot and Clean Boot, still same

EDIT2: Will any Microsoft guy chime in?

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-11-14T20:01:09+00:00

    Have you tried deleting old Windows 8 files?

    I had the same problem which went away after I cleaned up my hard disk.

    Hi,

    I have the same problem. Since I've updated my Dell XPS 8300 to Windows 8.1 I have to wait for three minutes to see the login screen. Two additional minutes elapse before the start-screen come in view.

    Meanwhile using Windows 8 everything was fine.

    I've changed the most important drivers and ran CClear. I am lost.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-11-12T09:14:25+00:00

    Thanks, but I found that page already... I just don't see the "Stop emails" link anywhere.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-11-12T07:29:21+00:00

    Hi Guys

    I found by cleaning my registry, Optimizing, (Defragimating), clearing up my laptop space, installing uptodate drivers and all drivers again my laptop dramatically increased back to the original speed it was on boot up.

    Try using CCleaner or other such programs.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-11-12T07:25:53+00:00

    How do I stop receiving notifications on this thread?  I clicked the "I have this problem too" button and maybe I accidentally clicked "notify me when someone responds to this post" and now I keep getting e-mails when someone posts.

    No offense to anyone here... I have this page bookmarked.  I just don't want to receive notification e-mails.

    Hi

    To stop receiving email notifications follow the following steps:

    (Photos are attached to show how to also)

    Step 1) Go to THe original Post....... http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-performance/windows-81-pro-x64-uefi-very-slow-boot-and/0296a252-bc00-4e6a-a645-112f187e6714

    Step 2) Click the hyperlink below the post saying: Stop emails

    Hope that Helps, if so show your thanks by giving me some Kudos.

    Bennywin8

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-11-11T19:59:31+00:00

    How do I stop receiving notifications on this thread?  I clicked the "I have this problem too" button and maybe I accidentally clicked "notify me when someone responds to this post" and now I keep getting e-mails when someone posts.

    No offense to anyone here... I have this page bookmarked.  I just don't want to receive notification e-mails.

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